Welcome to our Nautilus Detector Products forum. We hope you will find this to be a forum where you can discuss your Nautilus metal detector as well as post your finds for others to see. http://www.findmall.com/list.php?39Sat, 18 May 2013 04:29:04 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1910844,1910844#msg-1910844 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1910844,1910844#msg-1910844 olddude Nautilus Detector Users ForumWed, 15 May 2013 11:44:01 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1907823,1907823#msg-1907823 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1907823,1907823#msg-1907823 Harold,ILL. Nautilus Detector Users ForumThu, 16 May 2013 02:21:49 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1907814,1907814#msg-1907814 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1907814,1907814#msg-1907814
Last question can i change the handle too. I want the long elbow support one not the curvy one! I prefer older items new & shiny is not my thing my generator is from 49 And has a flat head lol]]> Attentiondeficitdisorder Nautilus Detector Users ForumThu, 09 May 2013 17:45:16 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1904434,1904434#msg-1904434 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1904434,1904434#msg-1904434 starvin Nautilus Detector Users ForumMon, 06 May 2013 02:36:40 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1893348,1893348#msg-1893348 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1893348,1893348#msg-1893348I am new to the Nautilus and I have got myself a DMC 2B and wondered which were the best headphones to use with this machine to get the best from it. Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.]]> Hammered Again Nautilus Detector Users ForumTue, 16 Apr 2013 19:30:03 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1893230,1893230#msg-1893230 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1893230,1893230#msg-1893230
So you now know what your doing wrong.

On the other hand there ARE few pictures posted so perhaps people should post a little more.]]> UK Brian Nautilus Detector Users ForumSun, 14 Apr 2013 05:31:08 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1889470,1889470#msg-1889470 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1889470,1889470#msg-1889470 B Spa Nautilus Detector Users ForumSat, 06 Apr 2013 19:04:23 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1888892,1888892#msg-1888892 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1888892,1888892#msg-1888892is time to thin the herd. For anyone who knows DMCIIBs, the early models were the hot ones'. This machine dug me a ton of relics. Both coils were re-balanced back at
Nautilus at least once over the years. The 15" coil is one of the old thick one's which have stood the test of time and are not temperamental as the newer 15" coils. The
machine works great and I am willing to ship to your door (the lower 48 states) for $325.00, postal order only.]]> stumpr Nautilus Detector Users ForumFri, 17 May 2013 20:10:01 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1881551,1881551#msg-1881551 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1881551,1881551#msg-1881551
I am frustrated that all the instructions are for the 11b which has MANY more features than the simpler 5 knob top vlf...frustrating.

This model has 4 large knobs and one smaller knob just below the name NAUTILUS VLF.
The front of the box towards the ground has just one switch to the right with NO knobs (the 11b has 2 knobs)
the rear has an on off...a discrimination switch ...and a red rest button

I want a basic on set up and just cant find it.

ready to put it out on the curb

jb]]> jbeuckner Nautilus Detector Users ForumSun, 24 Mar 2013 21:55:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1880575,1880575#msg-1880575 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1880575,1880575#msg-1880575REB



]]> MT1862 Nautilus Detector Users ForumSat, 23 Mar 2013 07:15:06 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1880052,1880052#msg-1880052 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1880052,1880052#msg-1880052and now i have one!! its called a nautilus vlf (on the front face) and says DMC 11 on the sides.
can anyone tell me simply how to turn what knobs to where on this thing? a basic set up?
it has head phones and a white plastic detector head...is that for the beach?
it has been a real pain in the ass to find directions... that's for sure.
the company number comes up blank...goes anyone have a current ph so i could contact them?
and how old is this thing anyway!!

help. chaz]]> jbeuckner Nautilus Detector Users ForumThu, 21 Mar 2013 19:48:39 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1877980,1877980#msg-1877980 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1877980,1877980#msg-1877980 markg Nautilus Detector Users ForumFri, 22 Mar 2013 16:51:25 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1876679,1876679#msg-1876679 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1876679,1876679#msg-1876679Besides that they are VLF has anyone used them here at
this forum? Whats your take on them?
Robert2300]]> Robert2300 Nautilus Detector Users ForumWed, 27 Mar 2013 10:57:00 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1874737,1874737#msg-1874737 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1874737,1874737#msg-1874737 kahlesmilcon Nautilus Detector Users ForumWed, 15 May 2013 23:33:38 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1863295,1863295#msg-1863295 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1863295,1863295#msg-1863295To tell you the truth, I should of done this a long time ago.

A lot, dam near all of the chatter went away at the lower end of the volume .The chirp is very distinct now as well as the hum/buzz .
I called up a company that makes headphones for metal detectors and makes a set specifically for the Nautilus type of detectors.
I could have purchased a set that was off the shelf specifically made for Nautilus but I prefer a larger ear covers, I asked if they could do a custom set using their larger ear covers.
The cost was within $20.00 of what I had expected to pay from this company for the off the shelf set.
The set was ordered with the larger ear covers, stereo /mono push switch, I think they come with 600ohm speakers, volume control on each speaker and Leather ear pads and Leather head band.

They are comfortable and work great.
This Is the best money you can spend for this hobby as it allows you to really control the threshold and the volumes for each ear for those really faint signals.
It makes setting up the R/C coil control simple and fast since you can clearly hear the tone differences. Also the tone is mellow instead of pearsing and shrill.
A correct set of head phones that are good to better quality really, really , really makes a difference.

Ken]]> kahlesmilcon Nautilus Detector Users ForumSun, 24 Feb 2013 04:44:17 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1861084,1861084#msg-1861084 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1861084,1861084#msg-1861084 empty_pockets Nautilus Detector Users ForumTue, 19 Feb 2013 22:12:21 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1847112,1847112#msg-1847112 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1847112,1847112#msg-1847112 charlie dert Nautilus Detector Users ForumMon, 28 Jan 2013 11:28:57 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1841853,1841853#msg-1841853 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1841853,1841853#msg-1841853 squarenail_cache Nautilus Detector Users ForumFri, 08 Feb 2013 17:46:45 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1840512,1840512#msg-1840512 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1840512,1840512#msg-1840512
I dropped of an old green 5 nob LF model built in '79 for adjustment / repair. The units verniers are off and wand them adjusted correctly. Owner did a quick look at it and stated that they still work on the old LF units with one caveat, they do not build any new coils for the LF units.
Just for those of you out there that have not used the LF unit , I have located and traced a 3/4" pipe in my yard this past November that is 2' in the ground. When I dug it the flags were dead on top of the pipe. This pipe was installed in 1954.

I also had him look at a used IIB that I have acquired and check for correct operation. It's working fine except need to have the on off switch replaced since it has a volume control attached to it . He said use it until they figure out what is wrong with the LF unit.
He said come back in 4 weeks as they are slammed with tune ups and off the wall repairs.

They are building new units but I did not ask what the leed time was for a new unit.
I will ask when I go back.


We talked about coils , repairs, Pulse detectors and gold.

He said that the IIB would handle all but the heaviest mineralized soil and could be used for hunting gold nuggets . Smaller gold you would need a smaller coil to get the most out of the machine.
I asked him if he had messed with any of the Pulse machines and he stated that the biggest problem with pulse had to do with ground rejection and the costs just do not warrant the prototyping at this time as the market has been pretty much captured and saturated out there.

As for coils , it looks like they are playing with some spider coils, do not know as yet if he will go full production for the public, He has placed some out there for use and testing. He further stated that the relic hunters that have tested them want a bottom cover, it seems as though the relic hunters prefer the solid coils because the solid coils do not catch on the stubble and such in the open areas of the spider.

I was able to view the thin standard coils in production and under repair. The coils are placed and are epoxied in form and filled with foam with a small PC board embedded in the coil then plastic is formed over the coil.
The old thick coils are made of MDF board with routing for the coils , then epoxy and then plastic is installed over the whole thing. Stronger but heaver than the thin coils. I do not know if they still make the thicker coils.
I will check the next time I go back.
Some of the repairs on coils he can separate the plastic covers, on others they cannot and have to cut open from the top and then repair with epoxy. I did not get any information as to what causes the coils to give trouble but I suspect that rough treatment is the culprit.

Oh by the way he stated that the coils are waterproof provided the covers are not cracked from old age and hitting hard objects.

I was able to get some ideas from him on repairing cracked coil covers and will try this weekend. I will take before and after pictures and post results.

He seems to be in much better health and has hired another person to help his existing staff with new units and repairs.]]> kahlesmilcon Nautilus Detector Users ForumSat, 02 Mar 2013 21:21:51 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1836436,1836436#msg-1836436 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1836436,1836436#msg-1836436 squarenail_cache Nautilus Detector Users ForumSat, 05 Jan 2013 14:27:12 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1836192,1836192#msg-1836192 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1836192,1836192#msg-1836192 squarenail_cache Nautilus Detector Users ForumThu, 03 Jan 2013 19:47:50 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1830823,1830823#msg-1830823 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1830823,1830823#msg-1830823
Charles]]> Charles (Sabre)(Tx) Nautilus Detector Users ForumMon, 24 Dec 2012 17:05:33 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1823650,1823650#msg-1823650 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1823650,1823650#msg-1823650 swampratvabch Nautilus Detector Users ForumTue, 11 Dec 2012 19:46:05 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1818651,1818651#msg-1818651 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1818651,1818651#msg-1818651 Harold,ILL. Nautilus Detector Users ForumWed, 26 Dec 2012 04:07:27 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1818635,1818635#msg-1818635 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1818635,1818635#msg-1818635 Charles (Sabre)(Tx) Nautilus Detector Users ForumSat, 01 Dec 2012 13:58:46 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1816084,1816084#msg-1816084 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1816084,1816084#msg-1816084 squarenail_cache Nautilus Detector Users ForumMon, 26 Nov 2012 08:15:27 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1805680,1805680#msg-1805680 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1805680,1805680#msg-1805680(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> copecope Nautilus Detector Users ForumMon, 05 Nov 2012 20:09:02 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1789684,1789684#msg-1789684 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1789684,1789684#msg-1789684 copecope Nautilus Detector Users ForumFri, 07 Dec 2012 21:22:16 -0600 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1785086,1785086#msg-1785086 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1785086,1785086#msg-1785086 razerback408 Nautilus Detector Users ForumFri, 28 Sep 2012 18:54:21 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1783743,1783743#msg-1783743 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?39,1783743,1783743#msg-17837431. How long can you guys swing this detector cause it's not exactly light do you use a swingy thingy?
2. What's the difference between dmc2 and dmc2ba?
3. How deep will it go on a minnie ball?
4. How do they handle bad ground mineralization?
5. Are they hard to ground?
I appreciate your guys help! Just haven't ever used a Naughty before and I am interested in them!!]]> 88junior Nautilus Detector Users ForumFri, 28 Sep 2012 06:29:03 -0500